What Wakefield supporters need to know
Wakefield Trinity head over to Bartercard Odsal Stadium on Thursday evening for Betfred Super League Round 19, with the hosts issuing detailed matchday guidance for travelling fans. Gates open from 6.00pm and entry will be via designated turnstiles on both Stadium Road and Rooley Avenue. The club has stressed a key safety change after the final whistle: there will be no post‑match road closure on Rooley Avenue, so supporters are urged to cross with care and use the subway or the signposted pedestrian crossings.
Entry and ticketing
All turnstiles operate on a cashless basis. Those who need to pay by cash should head to the Team Shop before making their way in. Specific entry points are listed below, including accessible gates for wheelchair users and those with pushchairs.
- Stadium Road (Card & Tickets): Turnstiles 1–5 and 6–8.
- Rooley Avenue (Card & Tickets): Turnstiles 21–24 and 25–28.
- Gate 6: Accessible entry for disabled supporters and pushchairs.
- Gate 12A: Stainforth Construction Stand – tickets only.
The stadium address is Stadium Road, BD6 1BS. The Team Shop will trade from 10.00am until 8.40pm on matchday, and staff will be able to assist with ticketing queries and cash purchases.
Getting there by bus
FirstBus services run close to Odsal from across West Yorkshire. Routes and corridors are summarised below to help plan your journey from Wakefield and beyond via connections in Leeds, Bradford and Halifax.
| Service | Route corridor near Odsal |
|---|---|
| 363 | Bradford ↔ Huddersfield via Huddersfield Road |
| 508 | Leeds ↔ Halifax via Rooley Avenue |
| 645 | Ravenscliffe ↔ Buttershaw via Odsal Road |
| 681 / 682 | Bradford ↔ Halifax via Huddersfield & Halifax Roads |
| 686 | Fagley ↔ Brighouse via Huddersfield Road |
| 687 | Fagley ↔ Scholes via Huddersfield Road |
| 688 | Bradford ↔ Brighouse via Huddersfield Road |
Allow extra time around peak periods and after the final hooter, as traffic on the approaches to Rooley Avenue and Stadium Road can be slow on busy nights.
Parking and accessibility
There is no general parking at the stadium itself unless you hold a pre-booked car park pass. Limited pay‑and‑display style spaces are available at Richard Dunn’s car park on a first‑come, first‑served basis at £5 per vehicle. Drivers parking on surrounding streets are asked to be considerate to residents, avoid obstructing driveways and keep junctions clear for pedestrians and emergency access.
Post‑match safety on Rooley Avenue
With the regular traffic management not in place this week, supporters should plan their route away from the ground carefully. Use the subways and designated crossings wherever possible and be mindful of live traffic when walking along Rooley Avenue after the game.
“Post match there is no road closure in place on Rooley Avenue, take care when crossing the road or use the subway system/pedestrian crossings where possible.”
Stadium conduct and reporting
Odsal operates under the RFL’s Match Respect policy. The club encourages family‑friendly behaviour and asks supporters to keep language and actions appropriate. Any concerns can be raised discreetly with the nearest steward to help the venue deal swiftly with poor conduct.
Squad note from the hosts
Bradford have confirmed an unchanged 21‑man squad for the visit of Wakefield, following their win at Huddersfield. Among those recently back from injury and in the selection mix are Zac Fulton, Dan Russell and Loghan Lewis. Head coach Kurt Haggerty indicated prop Eribe Doro had a calf issue, though his inclusion suggests it is not expected to keep him sidelined. Will Gardiner could also come into contention after being rested following a head knock last month. Phoenix Steinwede and Jamie Gill are not yet ready to return, while longer‑term absentees include Rowan Milnes, Joe Keyes, Jayden Okunbor and Esan Marsters.
Final checks before you set off
- Gates: open from 6.00pm; have your digital or printed ticket ready.
- Payments: turnstiles are cashless; cash purchases handled in the Team Shop.
- Travel: consider FirstBus options listed above and allow extra time.
- Parking: limited spaces at Richard Dunn’s car park (£5); be considerate if using residential streets.
- Safety: no post‑match Rooley Avenue closure; use subways/crossings and follow steward advice.
We will carry any late updates from the clubs if arrangements change before kick‑off. For real‑time travel information, check operator apps and local traffic alerts before you leave Wakefield.
